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Shrines and Temples of Nikko

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	japan2001 Nikko sheet jpg[441×667] The Nikko shrines and temples are a reflection of architectural and artistic genius this aspect is reinforced by the harmonious integration of the buildings in a forest and a natural Publishing origin
	japan unv2001 15s nikko jp[342×248] The Nikko shrines and temples together with their environment are an outstanding example of a traditional Japanese religious centre associated with the Shinto perception of the Publishing origin
	nikko 001 jpg[135×180] Tochigi prefecture The Shrines and Temples of Nikko refer to the Toshogu and Futarasan jinja shrines and the Rinnoji temple as well as their surroundings Toshogu is where Ieyasu Tokugawa ruling from 1603 to Publishing origin
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	nikkou7 jpg[135×200] Japan This contributes to ensuring that the traditional conservation technique associated with the nominated property will be securely preserved and passed on to future generations On the other hand the forests containing this group of buildings have distinctive characteristics and universal value as sacred mountains which have been revered by generations of devout Publishing origin
	nikkou3 jpg[200×135] the shogunate but also Ieyasu s successors missionaries from the emperor and even delegations from the Korean YiDynasty visited there to pay homage to the deified Ieyasu The nominated property is an illustrative historical example of the Shinto Buddhist syncretistic tradition of Japanese religion prior to the Meiji Period when its ownership was divided Publishing origin
	913 jpg[120×184] Ñâÿòûíè è õðàìû Íèêêî âìåñòå ñ åñòåñòâåííîé ïðèëåãàþùåé òåððèòîðèåé â òå÷åíèå ñòîëåòèé èçâåñòíû êàê Publishing origin
	nikko 004 jpg[180×135] imagination in a temple called Kamijinko The Toshogu Three Sculptures are small but incredibly beautiful and there is always a crowd of people in front of them The Shinkyo Bridge acts as a gateway to the shrines and temples of Nikko and is one of the three most unusual bridges in Japan According to legend when a certain saint tried to cross the Publishing origin
	nikko02 jpg[529×316] 3 Monkeys on Nikko shrine hear no evil speak no evil see no evil Publishing origin

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